Campbell v. Salazar

OPINION

BARAJAS, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a finding by the trial court that Norma Campbell slandered Barbara Salazar. Judgment was rendered for the sum of $58,843.63 that included past mental anguish, past loss of income, exemplary damages, and prejudgment interest. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

I. SUMMARY OF THE EVIDENCE

Norma Campbell, Appellant, first met Barbara Salazar in the summer of 1992 before leaving on a trip to Las Vegas with Salazar and another friend. While in Las Vegas, Appellant discovered that she was missing $725 when she attempted to make a purchase in…